Latest Gold Exploration And Development News

Ballard Mining has launched a comprehensive 130,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, targeting resource expansion and development of the Baldock deposit. Supported by a recent oversubscribed $30 million IPO, the program aims to unlock new exploration targets along a 26km strike in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

Brightstar Resources has agreed to acquire Aurumin Limited in a $60 million scheme deal, offering Aurumin shareholders a premium and securing $50 million in fresh capital to fast-track development of the Sandstone gold district in Western Australia.

Brightstar Resources has agreed to acquire Aurumin Limited in a $60 million scheme, raising $50 million to accelerate development of the Sandstone gold district in Western Australia. The merger creates a combined entity with nearly 4 million ounces of gold resources and a strong cash position.

Horizon Gold Limited has announced a $7 million non-renounceable entitlement offer alongside a $5 million placement to fund its Gum Creek Gold Project and repay debt. The offer opens on 29 July and closes on 12 August 2025.

Horizon Gold Limited has raised $12 million through a placement and entitlement offer to advance its Gum Creek Gold Project feasibility study and resource drilling, signaling strong investor confidence amid rising gold prices.

Great Southern Mining has sold the Southern Star gold prospect licence to Regis Resources for up to A$9 million, including a strategic alliance to accelerate exploration in the Duketon Belt.

Truscott Mining Corporation has re-established gold production in the Tennant Creek gold field and is progressing the Westminster high-grade gold project through advanced geological research and a structured development plan.

Rox Resources has announced a significant upgrade to the Youanmi Gold Project’s underground resource, boosting contained gold by 21% and increasing grade to 6.0 g/t, setting a robust foundation for its upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study.

Strickland Metals plans a capital return by distributing 1.2 billion Gateway Convertible Preference Shares to its shareholders, significantly reducing its stake and reshaping ownership. The move awaits shareholder approval and hinges on conditions tied to an asset sale agreement.

Magnetic Resources NL has reported a significant 22% increase in gold resources at its Lady Julie Gold Project, now containing over 2.14 million ounces, while securing a key Native Title Agreement that clears the path for mining leases and development.

Carnavale Resources has announced a substantial 38% increase in gold resources at its Kookynie Gold Project, including the addition of a new high-grade Tiptoe lode. This update significantly enhances the project's economic potential as an updated Scoping Study is underway.

Rox Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Youanmi Gold Project, backed by a $40 million capital raise and promising drilling results that underpin an imminent resource update and feasibility study.